• Olgratin_Magmatoe@startrek.website
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    For the occupants, any pedestrian hit by an EV will generally be in worse condition than if they were hit by an ICE vehicle.

    While this is ultimately good, the benefit can’t be applied so broadly as “the breakthrough that makes EVs safer than ICE cars”.

    The solution as always is to reduce car dependence.

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      wouldn’t the increased weight due the battery be partially compensated by a more lightweight motor? electric motors are significantly simpler and less heavy than ICE motors.